Turkey: Persimmon made the farmer smile with its yield and price

The persimmon, which is grown on approximately 10 thousand decares of land in Denizli, pleased producers with its yield and price this season. Harvest ended in Honaz, Sarayköy, Merkezefendi and Pamukkale districts of the city, which has made a name for itself in date cultivation. 10 thousand 200 tons of harvest was obtained on 7 thousand 100 decares of area only in Honaz district. The producers from Denizli are trying to meet the domestic and foreign demand for the dates they sell as dry and wet. The palm of paradise is offered for sale in the field for an average of 3.5 liras, while the dried fruit is sold for 35 liras.Honaz Agriculture Chamber President Hasan Vest said that the palm has become a value-added product. Stating that they have done for Turkey, Mr. We started exporting slowly. Our product is very popular abroad. This year, we aim to send fruit to more countries. We left behind the harvest period and the result made us happy. This year, we achieved a yield of around 10 ...